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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.30, 958.32 and 432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.30, 958.32 and 432.16 is: 596.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.30 : 958.32 = 432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.30/958.32 = 432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.30x = 958.32 × 432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.30x = 414,147.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,147.57/694.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.50

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